Mercury
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Vol. 37 No. 2
Spring 2008

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Sharing Astronomy
with the World, Mike
Simmons Astronomy connects us in a way no other
science can. Astronomers Without Borders
draws on this common interest to link
stargazing enthusiasts worldwide.

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GLAST:
Exploring the Extreme Universe, Robert Naeye and David J.
Thompson
NASA's Gamma-ray Large Area Space Telescope (GLAST) will
give scientists an unprecedented look at active galaxies, supernovae,
neutron stars, and even solar flares.

24

So You Want
to be a Professional Astronomer!,Duncan
Forbes
If you're going after a career in astronomy,
be warned: It is extremely competitive!
But if you want to join the elite ranks
of professional astronomy, here's what to do.

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Astronomy
in the News
Doubt about recent water flows on Mars, an organic molecule
on an exoplanet, and the smallest known black hole -- these
are some of the discoveries that have recently made news in
the astronomical community.